"Show off your skin" - Black cut-out dresses

Guys, finally summer has arrived in northern Germany too - the weather is incredible, sun and about 22°C. And now the best thing: Till Thursday there's no school. Sigh, what a great life after this period of busyness.

Just left the beach chair for a little update in fashion:
Remember Ashley Olsen's appearance at last year's MET Gala? She wore a black maxi-dress with lateral cut-outs by Diane von Fursteburg and looked simply breathtaking. Who knows maybe Ash gave the essential impulse for the come back of the 90's inspired dresses - wouldn't be all that absurd since she's an Olsen. Anway similar cut-out gowns appeared as well at many spring and fall 2009 fashion shows and have become a leading trend for the current/up-coming season. Of course the stars and starlets follow the new hype and wear black cut-out dresses in short or long shape. Miranda Kerr even chose a 20's inspired Jil Sander creation in this style for the these year's MET Gala and I think she managed beeing a good "descendant" for Ash.

What do you think about these dresses? A trend you'd go with?

Rihanna's week in fashion

Last week Rihanna really attract my attention with her outfits and her new hair which I don't like at all. It started out on Monday when she wore a black puff sleeved suit by D&G at the MET Gala. Sure shoulder statements are a current trend but I think Rihanna took it too seriously and looked a little absurd in her outfit. Next day it went on even worse. What was she thinking when she put on these hooker clothes? Luckily she changed for the evening to dark perforated jeans (Current/Elliot) and an eye catching yellow, diamond-studded Marc Jacobs jacket which I really liked.
Next day she followed the pattern: In the day a trashy look à la corsage and low-slung jeans in "zombie" (believe me or not that's how J Brand called the color), in the evening elegant-looking in a white pantsuit paired with a leo print blouse and long chains. Why doesn't she stick to the "evening rules" all day long?! At least Rihanna didn't look that bad on Thursday when she left her hotel wearing a snake-skin vest by Gucci , killer metallic heels and fawn pants. Even if I think that there are much better outfits this one wasn't as bad as the hooker look from Tuesday.
A few hours later she showed up on the red carpet in all over Louis Vuitton at the DKMS 2009 Annual Gala. Her futuristic dress was very special but loveable. I think she managed wearing it pretty good.
On Friday Rihanna finished her personal "fashion week" while hiding underneath a camouflage hoodie which she paired with dark jeans and peach-colored sneakers. I don't have something against hoodies or casual looks but camouflage and these shoes? YUK!
For sure Rihanna had a exciting and eye-catching week but I'd that she really failed. She's a very pretty girl and awesome girl so why does she need to dress like this?

What do you think of Rihanna's outfits and her style in general? Amazing or just overkill?

See you

Love

Mimi

Say hello

Easter Vacation

In about 12 hours I'll leave for Syria where I'm gonna spend the holidays plus a couple days.

I feel quite excited but the preparation was also a lot of stress and I'm not done with packing yet even if it's nearly 12 p.m.

Be good my dears. I wish you happy Easter ♥

Cheers

Mimi

P.S. I'll be back on 21st - hopefully with a few pics for you ☺

Snakeskin Looks

The last week was final one in school before easter vacation. Tomorrow I'll start my week-long internship at our local newspaper. I'm totally excited but also a little afraid but until now I heard only good things from the students who were there before. Well, let's just wait and see ☺
Lately I didn't post because I had to concentrate on school since there were thousands of projects, tests etc.

Inspired by the current animal print trend and my vintage bag which (pic above) today's topic is the snakeskin look which was also shown on the runway besides the famous leo print. It can look very classy and noble but also trashy and cheap.


Rodarte Fall 2009 RTW

Prada Spring 2009 RTW

Miu Miu Spring 2009 RTW

Louis Vuitton and Hèrmes Spring 2009 RTW








For me the 'natural' snakeskin look is the best. I think if you combine it with simple colors like black or cream you can't go wrong. Yet I didn't wear my bag but maybe I'll stick to it in the future and take Natasha Poly, Miranda Kerr and Snejana Onopka as an example.

What do you think about snakeskin? Would you wear it?

Have a nice rest sunday

xxxx


Mimi ♥

Would you mind giving me those bags?

Aren't these bags to die for?I love especially the one Ashley is carrying.


P.S. I'm still alive and will entirely be back soon.
Please don't mind me.


Love

Mimi

Milan Fashion Week Fall 2009

After missing NY and London Fall 2009 Fashion Week completely, I follow Milan from the beginning to the end. So here are most of the designers who presented their collections so far. All in all I've to say that there were some stunning looks shown. Chosing a favorite is always hard because there are so so many great ones so actually there isn't even one. Emilio Pucci was great, likewise Gucci, C'N'C, Alberta Ferretti, Etro, Marni, Emporio Armani, Just Cavalli, Moschino C&C, Blumarine, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, D&G.... You see I'm bad in makign decisions. Something I know: Velvet, brocade, many many colors (esp. gold plus blue nuances) and africa prints are definately coming.

Enjoy ☺






















I know lately I haven't been around very often but as I already told at the moment it feels like time is running away. I'm so tired of school and all the learning. Can't wait for vacation.
Hopefully I can manage posting some personal looks soon. I've tons of things I wanna show you.

Take care

xxxx

Mimi

And the Oscar goes to...

If there was one in the category "Best non-blogging fashion blogger" I'd definately get it - I guess. Please excuse me (once again) but I'm very busy right. School is such a tough challenge and eats my whole time. After missing NY's Fall 2009 fashion week here I go with a little review on what the ladies wore at last night's Oscar. I already marked my 4 favorites which are yours?
I totally fell in love with Satsuki Mitchell's dress (girlfriend of Daniel Craig). Does anybody know who's the designer?


Halle Berry in Marchesa and Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent

Jennifer Aniston in Valentino Couture and Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott

Amy Adams in Carolina Herrera and Meryl Streep in Costum Alberta Ferretti

Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior Haute Couture and Freida Pinto in John Galliano

Tilda Swinton in Lanvin and Heidi Klum in RM by Roland Mouret

Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab and Penélope Cruz in Vintage Balmain Couture

Melissa Leo in Badgley Mischka and Sophia Loren in Armani Privé

Natalie Portman in Rodarte and Beyoncé in House of Deréon

Jessica Biel in Prada and Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab Haute Couture

Alicia Keys in Armani Privé and in Melissa George in Dolce&Gabbana

Viola Davis in Reem Acra and Anne Hathaway in Armani Privé

Marisa Tomei in Atelier Versace and Queen Latifa in Georges Chakra

Taraji P. Henson in Roberto Cavalli and Amanda Seyfried in Valentino Couture

Vanessa Hudgens in Marchesa and Satsuki Mitchell in ???

Miley Cyrus in Zuhair Murad and Sarah Jessica Parker in Christian Dior Haute Couture


Well then I'm off - hopefully for not so long ☺

Cheers!

Mimi

xxxx